Apprentice Engineering Operative

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the engineering team at Eminox. This team are keen problem solvers, they are expert engineers who work in partnership with their customers to design exhaust aftertreatment systems for bus, truck, rail, marine and non-road mobile machines (NRMM) around the world.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, start & finish times will vary depending on the business area.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Developing an understanding of the principles of engineering
Developing skills in engineering, such as welding and fabrication, electrical design, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering
Becoming competent in the safe use of machinery
Developing an extensive awareness of health and safety requirements and understanding how these apply both in the workplace and in college
Developing a continuous improvement methodology

Where you'll work

Corringham Road Industrial Estate
Miller Road
Gainsborough
DN21 1QB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in level 2 Engineering Operative
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

More training information

Course outline:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0537-v1-3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade A*/9 – C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Candidates will be required to attend the Eminox site for a tour, introduction to the team and formal interview. If you are successful at this stage, you will be offered a position.

About this company

Eminox is about making a difference. Together with becoming part of a more environmentally focused manufacturing industry, they strive to improve air quality around the world. They drive innovation and success to provide sustainable engineered solutions which meet and exceed stringent emissions control demands.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering, the post-holder will join their team on a full-time basis. There is also the opportunity to progress onto Level 3.

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